GarageBand 10 makes the use of amp models and effects with external instruments very robust and functional. In this article I'll walk you through how to use GarageBand to setup a cascading delay effect with your guitar, using one of these experimental amp models.

What is the "best" way to record your acoustic guitar at home or in a small studio environment? Moreover, how do you get it to sound like it should? A recorded acoustic guitar should sound natural, warm and resonant.

AKG makes great studio headphones that have a wide range of application. And while most of their sets are designed for studio monitoring and recording, they are equally well-equipped to handle direct instrument monitoring as well.

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They're just so much faster than a USB connection and even Firewire (which is still largely compatible with Thunderbolt ports, given the correct adapter) meaning the Thunderbolt interfaces that exist now will continue to … Read More

For their small size, the iLoud Micro Monitors are a remarkably powerful, well-designed and functional pair. The fact that they can get you to 50 Watts of power is just the tip of a feature-rich iceberg.

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It sounds weird to say, but these days I need my guitar to be close to a computer. Even for jamming I'll run a track through iTunes on my Macbook Pro, which has become an integral part of my practice sessions.